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• Re: the lure of the Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jay Fitzgerald
  Sun, 04 May 1997 12:16:35 -0600
  ...Welll, it snowed sideways almost half the time but the syncro handled it beautifully. NO price for peace of mind. Luck, Jay David E...
• Re: T3 syncro production
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 15:33:36 +1000
  Dear Ben T, I understand that 6,849 T3 Syncro Double Cabs (Types 247 and 248) were built buy Steyr-Puch and that VWof...
• SyncroFest t-shirts available!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:16:04 -0700
  I've got 3 small and 12 large SyncroFest "Schadenfreude" 2012 t-shirts leftover from the event. How to order: -- PM me and I...
• Re: Why am I hear? (free H.P. for syncros)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 19:45:14 +0200
  EMZ wrote: > This is a Syncro item only. It is > there to remove water from the snorkel tube. It causes the air to > spin...
• Re: Syncro decals
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 13:20:41 -0800
  > Florian from the German VW Bus Forum is planning on re-creating > the big Syncro decals for the left and right side (bottom). I...
• Re: syncro?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 20:21:39 -0500
  In North America all syncros were watercooled. Water cooling started in 1983.5, and the syncro was launched in 1986 here. Europe had Deisels...
• Re: 91 Automatic Silver Vanagon Project $800 in New Jersey
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 12:33:00 EST
  ...I thought only Syncros had this sticker. > > > all the passenger van syncros were this base Non-GL model in '90-'91, (there were no...
• New Syncro Doublecabs...
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Fri, 17 Oct 1997 02:13:34 -0700
  ...There were some questions on the list a bit ago about the *current* VW Syncros, and I see that sofcom has a T4 page...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro Safari
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 5 Jul 2022 20:14:04 +0000
  ...On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 12:48:13 PM PDT, SyncroHead via groups.io <syncrohead=aol.com@groups.io> wrote: Sorry, but not this...
• Re: Use of Synthetic Oil in Syncro Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 15 May 1998 09:06:35 -0400
  Budd, the Bentley manual says to use only GL-4 gear oil of SAE 80W-90 weight for Syncros. Other weights and specs are...
• Re: [Syncro] Wanted: cruise control switch
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 23:43:14 -0400
  ...Sat, 9 Sep 2000 23:02:50 -0400 To: "syncro@egroups.com" <Syncro@egroups.com>, "Vanagon list" <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Subject: [Syncro] Wanted...
• Re: [Syncro] syncro fuel tank for sale
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 23:18:44 -0400
  ...The trnsaxle sits to high in the stock 2WD Vanagon Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler...
• Re: comparing e-brake lines: syncro to 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 19:35:33 -0400
  ...AND can the 2wd cables be used in a syncro? I am deprived and only have syncros. Thanks matthew 86 syncro westy 1.9TD...
• Re: [Syncro] What is the Ohm range of a syncro gas gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 19:27:23 -0800
  ...Todd '88 Westy 80 Westy Pokey wrote: >Anyone know the Ohm range of the syncro gas gauge? I'm trying >to figure out how...
• Re: [Syncro] Strange Noise from fuse box
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 07:00:40 PST
  I experienced this a few times with my 87 syncro. Never figured out what it was--hasn't happened in quite a while now...
• Fwd: Syncro/2WD distributors
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 22:08:44 -0400
  Hi Are the distributors used on the Syncro's the same as those used on 2WD vanagons? Should an '87 syncro distributor have vacuum...
• To syncro or not to syncro
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 16:07:23 -0700
  ...My question for the group is about syncros. Some of the places we want to visit are a bit remote so the syncro would...
• Re: OE SYNCRO REAR SHOCKS FS!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 18:21:27 -0700
  I thought that syncro rear shocks were identical to regular Vanagon rear shocks. What's unique about a syncro rear shock? Mark McCulley 87...
• Re: Syncro Shopping
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 19:06:36 -0800
  Jeff, The PO of my syncro bought it just for the snow. He has a cabin in Mammouth and my syncro never failed him...
• Re: re. Subject: German Syncro 16" driver is greeting...
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Fri, 7 Oct 2005 14:22:12 -0600
  what IS that yellow thing? aaron '87 syncro gl -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Karl...
• Re: [Syncro] Looking for a Syncro speedo
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:02:16 -0700
  ...Bj�rn At 08:31 AM 03/10/2006, you wrote: >Hi, >I'm looking for a Syncro speedo for an 89 Westy Syncro...
• Re: Vanagon Syncro to Gh(t)i Coupe?
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Tue, 4 Mar 1997 16:58:40 -0500
  ...Lots cheaper than a syncro. Erik 87' Syncro Westy Camper
• Syncro exhaust split.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sun, 24 Aug 1997 12:14:50 -0800
  ...The #1 exhaust pipe on my syncro just split. Made it 180,000 miles before it did though. I was wondering if anyone has...
• cost of a syncro tranny
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 07:13:55 -0500
  ...what can we do about it? How about a Syncro only vendors? Would they starve to death, do to the lack of Syncros? Eric
• Can a rear storage cabinet from a Westy be installed into a non-westy Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 08:09:54 -0500
  Hi List, I would like to increase storage in my syncro. If I find a rear storage cabinet from a Westy, can it be...
• Re: SWAY BAR DISCONNECTS.....GREAT FOR SYNCROS!
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Thu, 4 Jul 2002 23:39:01 EDT
  Hello Tony, They can be made for the Syncro no problem. It has been in my plans for over a year. I just have...
• Re: Syncro speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:16:56 -0700
  The US market Syncro speedo/odo should say VDO 1600 on the bottom of the gauge. Syncro metric is 1000 2WD miles is 805...
• Looking for Larry, 86 Syncro Owner, Ontario Canada
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Oct 1996 09:50:35 -0500
  Vanlist, Does anyone have the Email address of Larry, an '86 Westy Syncro owner from Ontario, Canada?? Thanks, Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88...
• Re: 87 syncro exhaust
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 11:52:10 -0400
  There was a thread a while back about a company looking into manufacturing the Syncro exhaust system in stainless steel. Has anyone heard any...
• European syncro safari ?
  Historical mailing list - MAINTTEC DUNBAR
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 10:03:30 +0100
  Hi There anybody fancy a european syncro meet......Im thinking of organising one in the Lake District area of the UK any European listees...
• WTB Syncro Trans
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 10:36:00 -0700
  My trans died in my '86 syncro. Any one out parting out one? Please let me know ASAP. I'm located in Salt Lake...
• Re: Tristar Syncro for sale- Price reduced
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 19:17:05 EST
  http://members.aol.com/Jansenia23/myhomepage/sale.html Tristar Syncro-Very Good Condition *$32,000 Vanagon Syncro-Many Upgrades *$22,500 '74 Thing-Perfect...
• Stainless Exhaust for 86 Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - DB
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 22:01:46 -0400
  Hi all, what is the best quality aftermarket stainless exhaust system for my 1986 syncro? and what online vendor carries the parts? TIA, -Dan...
• Re: Fwd: [syncro.org] STOLEN SYNCRO - please be on the lookout!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 12:49:10 -0700
  ...Syncro@yahoogroups.com, > > > syncrolist@yahoogroups.com > > > CC: webglow@gmail.com > > > From: Dudecati <DUDECATI@YAHOO.COM> > > > Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 09:19:28 -0700...
• Re: Syncros
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 May 1996 10:16:54 -0500
  ...In some >situations, the Syncro makes a more capable off-roader than the Toyota 4x4 >you mention. > >Jim Davis Hello everyone! The Syncro has...
• Re: Larger 303mm Syncro brakes
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 22:32:14 -0700
  ...BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Re: [Syncro] Larger 303mm Syncro brakes I am not adverse to using MB parts if you figure out...
• Re: [Syncro] sexiest syncro alive on ebay?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:05:24 -0400
  ...yahoo.com/group/Syncro/join > (Yahoo! ID required) > > <*> To change settings via email: > mailto:Syncro-digest@yahoogroups.com > mailto:Syncro-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com > > <*> To...
• Syncro Tranny/drive shaft indexing
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 17:29:41 EDT
  I�m about to swap out a tranny from one Syncro to another. I have read mention of the need to index your drive...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro 16" Double-Cab
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 12:50:34 +0100
  ...You may want to try and get the Vehicle Identification Number of the Syncro and then check with either VW or Steyr-Daimler-Puch...
• Re: [Syncro] poss FS 89 16" Syncro Double Cab
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 17:54:11 -0700
  Ben, I'll trade you for my 01/88 Syncro 16 TD Single Cab - actually - it's sold already! Easy come easy go! :0...
• Re: 87 syncro: replacing exhaust components
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 13 May 1997 21:48:54 -0400
  > << I'll be replacing the exhaust components on my syncro in the next year or > so, from the heads to the muffler. Bentley doesn...
• Re: Syncro Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 19:30:08 -0400
  ...VW of America quit importing a lot of the lower end Vanagon models and syncros in 1988, but produced and sold them in other...
• Re: syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 23:18:48 +1300
  >In North America all syncros were watercooled. Water cooling >started in 1983.5, and the syncro was launched in 1986 here. >Europe had Deisels...
• Prague hitop syncro
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 6 Aug 2016 09:24:53 -0700
  My son sent me a pic of syncro he saw in Prague. It's a nice van, right here https://shufti.wordpress.com/2016...
• Nice local syncro tin top
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 17:51:56 -0700
  Got pics from friend Nathan of a nice tin top syncro, local meaning Victoria. https://shufti.wordpress.com/2016/04/16/vanagon-nathan-meets...
• RE: 89 syncro, binds in tight turning
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 03 Jan 96 09:16:21 -0500
  ...90 Syncro Westie 87 Syncro GL
• K&N air filters on syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 09:08:53 -0800
  Does anyone know if the K&N air filters are suitable for Syncro off road use??? Like on dusty desert 4wd roads? Thanks Bill...
• Syncro Cooling
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 10:27:38 -0500
  I need a good diagram of the Syncro Cooling system. The one in my Bentley manual shows the distribution unit for a 2wd vanagon...
• syncro spring removal without using spring compressor
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:18:34 -0700
  You guys on the syncro list were right :) It can be done. http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/vanagon-syncro-front-spring-removal...
• syncro.org springs? email no good...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 15 May 2006 16:56:47 -0400
  I have a question about Syncro.org rear springs. I sent an email to parts@syncro.org but it bounced. Does anyone have a...
• Re: WTB: Syncro Speedo
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:19:43 -0500
  ...what is the difference between a syncro and regular speedo? -Wes VW Doka wrote: > Anyone got a MPH syncro speedo for sale? Working or...
• Re: Lowering a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 23:01:39 -0600
  I'm sitting here staring at a 2wd CARAT front spring, and a standard spring from my '89 SyncroBeast. The ONLY difference, an I...
• FS: syncro vanagon for $500 bucks Re: Price cut on parts Syncro in VA CL
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:20:25 EST
  ...http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/1583227462.html Stephen definitely worth it..the syncro parts are worth more than that...syncro trailing arms, syncro gas...
• Trade syncro Westy for non syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Aug 1996 20:29:01 -0400 (EDT)
  ...We love the Westy but we really don't need the syncro, and parts are more!! Anyway, Siegfried has ~114,000 miles, ~6500 of...
• Re: Syncro 16" for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gellman User
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:27:54 -0500
  ...http://www.syncromania.de > <http://www.syncromania.de/> > > > > Tobias
• Re: syncro parts, Jim Davis
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 03:02:18 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-30 20:54:34 EDT, SyncroHead@AOL.COM writes: << They don't necessarily need to be expensive either...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro = 2WD conversion
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 22 May 2003 06:38:31 -0700
  ...In the Syncro it has a hump in it. What was > done to this, to convert to a Syncro setup? > > Eric >
• Re: Lowering a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 10:23:32 -0800
  I have to concur - when I brought the Syncro home last year, out came the Skil saw, and off came about 4" of carport...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro Drive Line also known as Prop Shaft
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 09:38:07 -0800
  ...Switch delivery to Daily Digest<Syncro-digest@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email+Delivery:+Digest>| Switch > format to Traditional > <Syncro-traditional@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change+Delivery...
• Changing from steel wheels to alloys
  Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 03:44:23 EST
  Hi List, I have a '87 Syncro Westy that came with steel wheels. I bought some used alloy wheels off a Non-Syncro Westy...